Government Removes Controversial Article 8 ter, Google Tracks Android Users, AI Investments Soar, Ransomware Evolves, and IoT Security Highlighted

The government has withdrawn the controversial Article 8 ter, which aimed to impose "backdoors" in encrypted messaging services, relieving digital freedom advocates. A study by Doug Leith reveals that Google tracks Android users from the moment the system starts, without consent or the option to disable it. AI is attracting billions of dollars in investments for drug discovery. Ransomware is becoming more professional, encrypting entire systems and demanding ransoms. A hacked webcam paralyzed a company's network, highlighting the importance of securing connected devices.